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The Study of Delay Discounting Among Beneficiaries of the Pé-de-Meia Program

120 participantsStarted 2024-04-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this observational study is to explore how the "Pé-de-Meia" Program, a policy of the Brazilian Federal Government designed to encourage the retention and completion of studies by students from low-income families, affects both the students' tendency towards delay discounting and their academic performance. The study seeks to answer the following questions: How does the "Pé-de-Meia" Program affect the students' propensity for delay discounting? Is there a relationship between the level of delay discounting among students, their academic performance, and school attendance? Participants in the study, high school students enrolled in the "Pé-de-Meia" Program, will undergo assessments to measure their level of delay discounting. The academic performance and school attendance of the participants will be monitored and analyzed in relation to their propensity for delay discounting

Who can participate

Age range

14 Years – 24 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: High school students, Students from public schools; Students from low-income families. - Exclusion Criteria: Students with a formal psychological report; students with a formal psychiatric report. \-

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Delay discounting

Timeframe: April 2024, July 2024, October 2024, December 2024, February 2025, April 2025, July 2025, October 2025, December 2025

Academic performance - grades

Timeframe: December 2024 and December 2025

School attendance

Timeframe: December 2024 and December 2025

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06341491

SponsorFederal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of the State of Mato Grosso

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-30

Contact for this trial

PAMELA MIRANDA

65992112831 pamela.miranda@ifmt.edu.br

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